The fact that the deal got done so quickly -- and we'll illustrate just how quickly in a moment -- shows that Sanchez is truly serious about becoming a professional, and a great one at that. (Not that anyone has implied otherwise. Oh, wait, I did? Oops.)

I really liked what Sanchez said about it, too:

"It sends the right message. It's not in my makeup to hold out like that. That would've just been terrible for me. This just eliminates that whole factor. I'll be there Day 1, ready to go and compete."

If you're a rookie quarterback, holding out and missing any portion of training camp is about the worst thing you can do. Philip Rivers reported late to his first camp with San Diego, all but handing the job to Drew Brees, who took it and ran (all the way to a mega-contract with New Orleans -- thanks, Philip!). Has JaMarcus Russell ever caught up after signing with Oakland after the 2007 season already had begun?

That year, no 2007 first-round pick signed before July 3, according to Pro Football Weekly. A year ago, three picks signed June 6 or earlier, including Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan -- and we all know how that turned out.

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